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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – January 2, 2019

By Jeremy Lambert

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 26: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a play against the New York Knicks on March 26, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 26: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a play against the New York Knicks on March 26, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Bradley Beal, Wizards, Hornets
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 20: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the LA Clippers during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Bradley Beal (vs ATL – $8,600): Needs 39.2 fantasy points. No John Wall means a lot of Bradley Beal. He had 42.5 fantasy points against the Hornets on Dec. 29. And he always plays well against the Hawks, which isn’t too hard because they are the Hawks. He’s been over 50 fantasy points in both games against Atlanta this season. Diagnosis: Love everything about Beal on Wednesday. He should deliver big unless something goes horribly wrong.

Jrue Holiday (at BKN – $8,300): Needs 38.2 fantasy points. You know what you’re getting from Holiday at this point. He’s been very reliable and flashy a high ceiling. I like him better with Anthony Davis in the lineup, but he has more opportunities to contribute with Davis out. Either way, you’re getting at least 40 fantasy points from him right now. Diagnosis: Very reliable, good matchup, high ceiling.

Jimmy Butler (at PHO – $7,100): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. It’s a back-to-back for the Sixers, but it’s the Suns. I also like Devin Booker in this matchup, but his salary is much higher and I didn’t want to go completely chalk on high salary shooting guards. Even though Butler has been inconsistent and he wasn’t good against them in November, I have to think he won’t have two poor games against the Suns this season. Diagnosis: A risk because I don’t know what is up in Philly, but it’s the Suns and Butler will get it going.